The dysfunctional state of the US consumer credit-score model
That ‘great’ credit score you got – probably wrong The use of hundreds of credit-score models across U.S. means your score can swing by 100 points or more.
Monthly Archives: March 2016
TREND ALERT: CEMENT TILE
Trend Alert: Cement Tile Architectural Ceramics The geographic print trend is nothing to scoff at, but it is something to shuffle on. The new, hot way to express this trend […]
Far North Dallas Residential Sales Report for February
Sales were up. It’s still a Seller’s Market! Single-Family: Sales were up by 10% as compared to a year ago. The average sales price rose by 8% while the median […]
6 key steps to buying a home this year
6 key steps to buying a home this year Would-be homebuyers eyeing 2016 as the year have a fair bit working in their favor.
Top 6 Reasons to Not Buy a Home — Debunked
Top 6 Reasons to Not Buy a Home — Debunked You? Buy a home? If that prospect sounds as unlikely as your becoming the next U.S. president — well, this […]
Dallas Ranks Among the Most Unforgettable American Cities
Dallas Ranks Among the Most Unforgettable American Cities In reading this FiveThirtyEight piece about how San Jose, Calif., is America’s “most forgettable” major American city, I was impressed to see how unforgettable […]
These Buyer Compromises May Be Worth It
These Buyer Compromises May Be Worth It Your home shoppers may have a long wish list, but when it comes to finding a home – particularly under the tight inventories […]
So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 9: Land a Loan
So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 9: Land a Loan Unless you’re one of the few lucky home buyers larded with old money, inheritance, or recent wealth acquisition you’re […]
So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 8: Ace the Inspection
So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 8: Ace the Inspection A home inspection can be a terrifying process to newbie buyers:
So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 10: Negotiate Closing Costs
So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 10: Negotiate Closing Costs If you’re gearing up to buy a home, one bitter pill you’ve got to swallow is that you don’t […]
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